Vegan bean salad recipes are easy to make, healthy, affordable, and filling. You can use any type of bean or legume that you could imagine like black beans, kidney beans, navy beans, chickpeas, or even edamame just to name a few. They work great for picnics, potlucks, and meal prep!

Easy Chickpea Salad in a glass bowl.
Easy Chickpea Salad with Garlic Vinaigrette -from The Hidden Veggies

Vegan bean salads one of my favorite things to make and keep in the fridge for snacks, sides, or an easy lunch. Unlike green salads, beans are packed with healthy plant-based protein, so bean salads will keep you satisfied for hours.

They’re great for healthy vegan meal prep since most keep well in the fridge for days, and nearly all of them can easily be made gluten-free too.

What types of beans are good for salads?

Canned beans make bean salad recipes super easy to make since they are already cooked. This way you just have to open the can and give the beans a rinse. If you have dietary needs, be sure to check the labels, since many brands add extra salt or sugar to the beans.

If you want to cook your own dry beans from scratch, I highly recommend using a pressure cooker or Instant Pot to make the process faster. Here is a helpful guide to cooking dry beans.

Chickpea salads

Chickpeas aka garbanzo beans are a common neutral-flavored bean that works great in bean salads. Here are some great vegan summer salads made with chickpeas.

Citrus Salad with Chickpeas
A slightly sweet summery citrus salad made with chickpeas and finely chopped veggies.  Vegan, gluten free, and soy free.
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A chickpea citrus salad in a large glass mixing bowl with citrus fruit around it.
Vegan Chickpea Salad
An easy chickpea salad made with tomatoes, cucumbers, and garlic vinaigrette dressing. Make ahead and keep ready to eat in the fridge!
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A glass bowl filled with vegan chickpea salad with tomatoes and cucumbers.
Avocado Chickpea Salad
Avocado Chickpea Salad is a deliciously easy summertime side dish. Serve it alongside a sandwich or on top of a bed of lettuce as a salad.
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Avocado Chickpea Salad
Healthy Chickpea Salad
This Chickpea Salad is a healthy, vegan, protein-rich salad that is easy to put together in less than 30 minutes. Perfect for snack or lunch!
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Healthy Chickpea Salad
Easy Balela Salad (Middle Eastern Chickpea Salad)
Balela salad is a classic Middle Eastern chickpea salad. Made with tender chickpeas tossed with chopped tomato, onions, herbs, and spices.
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Easy Balela Salad (Middle Eastern Chickpea Salad)
Simple Potato, Beetroot and Chickpea Salad (Vegan) | Heartful Table
A super simple potato, beetroot and chickpea salad that is earthy and filling with only 6-ingredient. It’s great on its own or as a side salad.
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Simple Potato, Beetroot and Chickpea Salad (Vegan) | Heartful Table
Mediterranean Bean Salad
Mediterranean Bean Salad recipe ~ we all need to eat more beans for a healthy diet, and a classic bean salad is a delicious way to do it!
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Mediterranean Bean Salad
Vegan Chickpea Salad – HOORAH to Health
This Vegan Chickpea Salad is healthy, colorful, and so full of flavor! It’s easy to make and ready in 15 minutes!
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Vegan Chickpea Salad - HOORAH to Health
Asian-Inspired Chickpea Salad (Vegan Chinese Chicken Salad)
A delicious plant-based spin on a Chinese Chicken Salad. Instead of chicken we’re using protein-packed chickpeas in this asian-inspired Chinese Chickpea Salad.
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Asian-Inspired Chickpea Salad (Vegan Chinese Chicken Salad)

Black bean salads

Black beans are smaller beans with a slightly stronger flavor. They are commonly used in Mexican-style dishes but work well in a variety of bean salads.

Black Bean Mango Salad
Black Bean Mango Salad is a delicious summertime dish! It takes only a few minutes to make, and it’s great as a side salad or on it’s own as a light lunch.
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Black Bean Mango Salad
Black bean corn avocado salad (vegan and gluten-free)
Black bean corn avocado salad is a summery side dish that’s great for cookouts. It’s made with pantry staples and in-season ingredients.
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Black bean corn avocado salad (vegan and gluten-free)
Vegan Mexican Chopped Salad with Avocado Dressing • Happy Kitchen
Vegan Mexican chopped salad with avocado dressing makes the perfect lunch salad or a delicious and easy side dish to any Mexican feast.
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Vegan Mexican Chopped Salad with Avocado Dressing • Happy Kitchen
Easy Edamame Salad
Not only is this edamame salad inexpensive and easy to throw together, it’s super nutritious with lots of protein and satisfying flavors.
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Easy Edamame Salad
15 Minute Cowboy Caviar (AKA Texas Caviar)
15 Minute Cowboy Caviar also known as Texas Caviar is cross between a fresh tomato salsa and a bean salad. It’s super addicting with a sweet and tangy Southwestern Vinaigrette Style Dressing. A total winner for your next summer Bbq or potluck! Healthy, naturally Vegan and gluten free. Delish!
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15 Minute Cowboy Caviar (AKA Texas Caviar)

Kidney bean salads

Kidney beans are larger beans with a slightly sweet flavor. They turn a salad into a hearty meal.

Kidney Bean Salad Recipe – Debra Klein
This kidney bean salad recipe is loaded with flavor, plant based nutrition, and comes together in just 15-minutes.
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Kidney Bean Salad Recipe - Debra Klein
Kidney Bean Salad
Simple, protein-packed Kidney Bean Salad with lemon and parsley. Filled with texture & bright, fresh, zesty flavors, and perfect for a healthy, light lunch or tasty side!
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Kidney Bean Salad
Red Kidney Bean Salad ~ Veggie Inspired
This deliciously simple Red Kidney Bean Salad is perfect for a quick lunch, side dish, picnic, or backyard BBQ. Easily doubled for a crowd. Gluten free.
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Red Kidney Bean Salad ~ Veggie Inspired
A white bean salad in a large white bowl with lemons in the background.

White bean (cannellini bean) salads

White beans have a neutral flavor and a creamy texture. They’re a great protein-packed base for any salad.

Italian White Bean Salad
15 minutes are all you need to make this refreshing Italian White Bean Salad featuring tender beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, and sweet basil.
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Italian White Bean Salad
Marinated White Bean Salad – Delish Knowledge
Marinated White Bean Salad. This white bean salad recipe is perfect for simple plant-based meals. Packed with plant-based protein.
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Marinated White Bean Salad - Delish Knowledge
Greek White Bean Salad – Ready in 5 Minutes, One Bowl | Bites of Wellness
Greek white bean salad is packed with flavor and so easy to make. This salad is a great light dinner or lunch and is made in just 1 bowl in 5 minutes.
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Greek White Bean Salad - Ready in 5 Minutes, One Bowl | Bites of Wellness
Mediterranean Cannellini Bean Salad
This quick and flavorful vegan Mediterranean Cannellini Bean Salad features sun-dried tomatoes and Kalamata olives in a light dressing.
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Mediterranean Cannellini Bean Salad
Quick and Easy White Bean Salad (Vegan, Gluten Free, 5 minute recipe!)
A super easy 5 minute White Bean Salad! Perfect on its own, as a sandwich in pita bread or a wrap, or served alongside crackers for a healthy snack. Vegan.
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Quick and Easy White Bean Salad (Vegan, Gluten Free, 5 minute recipe!)

Multi bean salads

Why just use one kind of bean when you can throw in a bunch of different beans for more taste and texture in your bean salad recipes?

Easy Bean Salad Recipe
This delicious Bean Salad Recipe comes together in less than 15 minutes and is super easy to make! Filled with four different kinds of beans, crunchy vegetables, sweet corn, ripe tomatoes, and drizzled with a zesty red wine vinaigrette, everyone will love this colorful vegan and gluten-free Mexican Bean Salad.
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Easy Bean Salad Recipe
Old-Fashioned Three Bean Salad – Strength and Sunshine
Three Bean Salad is a classic potluck side! This easy bean salad has green beans, white beans, kidney beans, & homemade sweet tangy dressing!
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Old-Fashioned Three Bean Salad - Strength and Sunshine
Easy 5 Bean Salad (Vegan, Gluten Free)- Veggie Chick
This classic 5 Bean Salad is so easy to throw together for a potluck or as a side dish. It’s colorful, transports easily, and is also super nutritious.
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Easy 5 Bean Salad (Vegan, Gluten Free)- Veggie Chick
Middle Eastern Bean Salad Recipe with Creamy Za’atar Dressing – Go Dairy Free
This super-easy Middle Eastern bean salad recipe incorporates fresh summer produce and a zesty za’atar dressing. Vegan, gluten-free, and allergy-friendly.
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Middle Eastern Bean Salad Recipe with Creamy Za’atar Dressing - Go Dairy Free
Easy Three Bean Salad (Oil Free) | Shane & Simple
Three Bean Salad made with chickpeas, red kidney beans, cannellini beans, cucumber, celery, spices, and a delicious sweet and tangy dressing.
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Easy Three Bean Salad (Oil Free) | Shane & Simple

Bean and grain salads

I love to add whole grains to bean salads to make them more of a complete meal. Cooked quinoa, barley, or short-grain brown rice all work great since they hold their texture well.

Vegan Southwest-Style Bean Salad
A bean and grain salad with beans, corn, and bell peppers, covered in a southwest-inspired dressing. Perfect for summer meals and meal-prepping lunches.
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A close up top view of a bowl of vegan bean salad with beans, rice, chopped bell peppers, and green onions.
Vegan Mediterranean Couscous Salad
A fresh-tasting Mediterranean-style salad made with couscous, chickpeas, artichoke hearts, kalamata olives, and veggies with a lemony dressing.
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A top view of a vegan couscous salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, and artichokes with a red and white tea towel.
Dilled Bean Salad with Zucchini and Quinoa – Delish Knowledge
Perfect bean salad for your next cookout! Bring this along and everyone is going to love it! You have to try this dilled bean salad with zucchini and quinoa!
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Dilled Bean Salad with Zucchini and Quinoa - Delish Knowledge
Couscous Warm Salad | Our Plant-Based World
In Our Plant-based World, it’s all about nutrient density! A dish that is full of healthy plant proteins, high-quality carbohydrates from whole grains and veggies. Couscous is one of my favorite dishes for its versatility in cooking times, flavor profiles with spices or herbs or sauces added to them – a great base for many different recipes. This salad features couscous with sprouted lentils which are an excellent source of protein if you don’t eat animal products. #couscous #sprouts #warmsalad
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Couscous Warm Salad | Our Plant-Based World
Zesty Quinoa Salad (Vegan + WFPB)
This Zesty Quinoa Salad is vegan and made with black beans, mango, lime juice, and more. Perfect for meal-prep lunch, a light dinner, or a side dish! #veganrecipes #quinoasalad
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Zesty Quinoa Salad (Vegan + WFPB)
Vegan Red Rice Salad with Tahini Dressing | Heartful Table
Nutty, creamy and filling vegan red rice salad. This salad is super easy to make and is substantial enough to be the main meal. Let us know what you think!
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Vegan Red Rice Salad with Tahini Dressing | Heartful Table
Veggie-Filled Mediterranean Cucumber Salad with Lemony Dressing
This Mediterranean cucumber salad is filled with fresh vegetables, quinoa, and cannellini beans, topped with a flavorful lemony dressing.
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Veggie-Filled Mediterranean Cucumber Salad with Lemony Dressing
Easy Chickpea Thai Quinoa Salad with Peanut Dressing
This Chickpea Thai Quinoa Salad combines quinoa, chickpeas, carrots, cabbage & is is topped with a creamy peanut sauce for a quick meal.
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Easy Chickpea Thai Quinoa Salad with Peanut Dressing
Vegan Peach & Quinoa Summer Salad
This summer peach and quinoa salad is fresh, easy to make and gluten free. This vegan salad recipe is healthy and perfect for a summer picnic
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Vegan Peach & Quinoa Summer Salad

I hope that you give some of these bean salad recipes a try! Let me know in the comments which one is your favorite!